Adobe Photoshop Touch 1.0.0

Edit photos like a pro on your Android tablet

By Mark Wilson | Nov 16, 2011

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Photoshop is without a doubt the most famous piece of image editing software that has ever been created. As well as being immensely powerful and versatile, the software is also notorious for its price tag and high system requirements. Adobe Photoshop Touch is a mobile version of the app that has been designed with Android tablets in mind. Obviously, you should not expect to benefit from the full range of tools available in the desktop version of the software, the Android app is still an amazingly powerful tool.

With a maximum image resolution of 1600 x 1600 means that while the app is not suitable for all circumstances, it is more than capable of enhancing your digital photos and includes all of the core features of Photoshop that you need to bring your images to life. Support for layers means that it is possible to try out complex ideas and combine a large number of effects with ease. When it comes to making selections, this app makes things as simple as possible. In addition to standard selection tools, you can also cut out unwanted sections of an images by simply scribbling on them.

An interesting feature makes it possible to fill an area of a layer by grabbing an image with your camera. This is great for capturing textures and colors that inspire you. As you would expect, there are a number of filters and effects to choose from, and as is to be expected from a mobile app there is the option of sharing your creations via Facebook.

Should you find that you want to take advantage of the full extent of the desktop version of Photoshop, you have the option of synchronizing your files with Adobe Creative Cloud so they can be opened on another computer with an internet connection. This is obviously not going to become the primary image editor for a professional environment, but it is extremely powerful nevertheless. It goes far beyond the capabilities of any comparable mobile app, proving itself to be a valuable addition to your Android tablet.

Verdict

Probably the most powerful mobile image editor available, Adobe Photoshop Touch will help you to make the most of your photos on your tablet.